Is It Still Wrong To Say Gals?

To say that feminism is 'still' an issue is like saying that we 'still' have to pay for the bus. It's pointing out the obvious. People (both men and women) say it's 'still' an issue because it's been an issue for almost a hundred years - but in the grand scheme of things that really… Continue reading Is It Still Wrong To Say Gals?

Women Dominate the 2012 Waterstones 11

The Waterstones 11 is an annual list of the debut novels that the book chain think will not only win the most prizes but also generate the most sales. Managing director James Daunt is clearly aware of the important role that booksellers play in terms of the influence they have over readers' exposure to new titles. The… Continue reading Women Dominate the 2012 Waterstones 11

Does size matter?

Do you consider the length of a book before you buy it? We're all told by the powers that be that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover and by extension I guess we shouldn't judge a book by its length either. However, we are shallow creatures and we do judge books by their… Continue reading Does size matter?